BITHOR SC

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H400

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xn, Harmful. N, Dangerous to the environment. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Not a Dangerous Good according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA or IMDG/IMSBC criteria. R22, R50, R57. Harmful if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Toxic to bees H302: Harmful if swallowed. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

S20, S23, S36, S61, S24/25. When using, do not eat or drink. Do not breathe vapours or spray mists. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety Data Sheets. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA or IMDG/IMSBC criteria.

UN Number

None allocated

Signal word

WARNING

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P352: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.

Storage

P410: Protect from sunlight. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and containers as specified on the registered label. Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Pale beige opaque suspension. Odour: Mild odour.

Health hazards

Bifenthrin is harmful to mammals when ingested. Large doses may cause incoordination, tremor, salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and irritability to sound and touch. Dermal LD50 for BITHOR DUAL ACTION Insecticide is greater than 2,000 mg/kg in female rats.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short term exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. In addition, product is unlikely to cause any discomfort or irritation. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short term exposure: This product may cause skin numbness in sensitive persons but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short term exposure: This product may be irritating to eyes but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short term exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data shows that this product is harmful, but symptoms are not available. However, this product may be irritating to mucous membranes but is unlikely to cause anything more than transient discomfort. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.